The Abraham Accords normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates are heralding greater political, economic and regional security integration in the Middle East.
The Accords have given way to high-level diplomatic engagement, commercial opportunities, technology transfers and dialogue on regional security. Normalization has paved the way for increased levels of regional engagement seen through an array of initiatives.
Despite the gains, Israeli–Emirati relations are beset by an array of political, cultural, and regional challenges that will require time, engagement and diplomatic attention to address.
A research paper by Sanam Vakil and Neil Quilliam provides a comprehensive examination of the history, drivers and dynamics of Israeli–Emirati normalization and its implications for regional security.
The research highlights how the Abraham Accords and formalized ties between Israel and the UAE have created opportunities for greater cooperation that could lead towards regional integration.
Authors discuss the detailed findings of the paper with fellow experts, and present policy recommendations for tackling emerging challenges and moving towards greater regional security and cooperation.
